Jeep Cherokee 2013 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes GLC have the same engine power, but Jeep Cherokee torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jeep Cherokee consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Cherokee could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jeep Cherokee consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Renegade | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Cherokee is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 2 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Cherokee is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 412 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Jeep Cherokee uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`475 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 20 200 | |
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